A plan is a plan is a plan is a plan

I don't even know what that title means.

If things were supposed to go as planned today, I would be at Northwestern Hospital in downtown Chicago getting my radioactive thyroid scans done, right now.

I would have gone to bed earlier, not eaten or had a sip of coffee or water since midnight and I would be getting the answers I need, right now. 

I would leave the scan, go to work on Michigan Avenue, then go back for an additional scan at three o' clock today and then I would have to return again tomorrow morning, for yet, another scan.  All those scans equal a whole lot of answers.

But alas, plans change, don't they?  Sometimes you plan to only have two pieces of pizza and you end up eating seven three.  Sometimes, you intend to run into Target only to purchases a headband and end up having drained your checking account.  And sometimes, you wake up planning to tackle the laundry, but instead you end up wearing dirty socks the following day.

So, I'm not getting my scans done right now.  Instead, I'm sitting here, on my couch, blogging and drinking coffee, while Brian, who took off of work so I could get these scans done, is taking Ariel to school and Racecar has tagged along.  It's kinda peaceful, yet, kinda not.

Because I am not at Northwestern right now getting these scans done.  The hospital called on Friday to get additional medical information from me, they asked about my current prescriptions, when they realized that I am still taking thyroid.  Well, of course I am, because I may die without.  (which is totally dramatic, but having a low thyroid is awful. Enough said.)  However, in order to get a proper scan done, you must be off of all thyroid medications for FOUR WEEKS.  Yes, yes. four weeks.  So, no scan for me.

I am okay with this, I mean, I am sitting in my quiet house drinking coffee right now, and I am feeling better, but still, answers would be good.

But in the meantime, I eagerly await the sausage egg and cheese mcmuffin and heaven in a cup that Brian will be bringing me in just a few short minutes.

Then maybe I'll tackle that laundry I didn't do yesterday, after all, it's not like I can go shopping today, I went to Target last night and spent all of my money.

Comments

[crookedeyebrow]

No way, go off all the meds for 4 weeks? All right before the holidays? Yikes. Good luck, are there any other options to do in the mean time?

Well, go enjoy that yummy Mcmuffin!

PS Anything good from Target at least?

[Dana]

Is actually HAVING money a pre-requisite for shopping at Target. oops - nobody told me!!!

[New Diva on the Blog]

I think they play subliminal messages along with the music at Target that makes it physically IMPOSSIBLE to leave without spending at least $100.00.

Sorry about the answers, or lack thereof!

[To Think is to Create]

Sometimes Target therapy is much needed, so don't be too hard on yourself. I'm sure you found some good finds!

Silver lining? Being off meds for 4 weeks HAS to be good blog fodder!

[Megan(FriedOkra)]

I feel for you. Answerless is one of my LEAST favorite states... along with chocolateness and hotwaterlessness. OH, UGH, and internetlessness. I hope the 4 weeks goes by quickly and as comfortably as possible for you, and that answerlessness is a temporary stopover on the way to Complete Understanding and GoodNewsVille.

Hugs your neck.

[Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama]

Good Lord, could noone have TOLD YOU THAT! That's kind of important info to have.

I hope you enjoyed your sausagey eggy cheesy goodness.

[Lynette]

That is ridiculous! At least you got to enjoy some Mickey D's. Did you know they have free small coffee on Monday's? At least the ones in my town do. I got me 2 today.

[Rhen (yestheyareallmine)]

I had a little therapy at Michaels today. I have to learn to control myself in that store.

Tyroid problems just suck. There. I said it. My mom has them as well. Sorry you have to deal with 'em too.

[Misty Dawn]

I'm so sorry to hear that you won't get your answers. This is the most difficult part sometimes!

[Regina]

I try to stay out of the stores, I always go in for one thing and come out with a cart full!
I pray that you get some answers soon!
Blessings!

[[email protected]&laundry]

So sorry you couln't get the scans done. I totally understand about the Target thing, I'm poor too!